Police say Cooper recruited several males, ages 16 to 18, telling them he could get them modeling work.

He arranged for them to meet a photographer, who the victims said was actually someone who had paid to have sex with them. Cooper allegedly posted photos of the victims on websites like Backpage to find more clients.

Cooper’s accused of forcing the teens to have sex with men in hotels. The victims said they were threatened and given drugs before sex.

Cooper’s attorney said Cooper had no prior arrests and worked at Walmart and as a youth pastor.